ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Same-sex marriages legally performed elsewhere will be recognized in New York in response to a state court ruling this year, Gov. David Paterson's spokeswoman said Wednesday.Um, WOW. So Narda's and my relationship, which is basically a marriage, has the potential to be legally recognized in the state where we live.And it's … Continue reading Could it be possible in our lifetime?

30 seconds of the mele going on across the street.Originally uploaded by shellipsmThere was a shooting in Harlem last night. We saw hundreds of teens running out down our street.Narda went out to see what was going on, a few of the teens said: "we're just having a cook out."On today's news, however, we learned … Continue reading 30 seconds of the mele going on across the street.

A wee bit ago, I was informed that my 20 year HS reunion would be taking place this summer. Ever since that news, I've been doing my own version of the time warp.Seriously.I'm streaming the 80's channel on the aol radio, and scanning pictures from "way back." I will probably not be able to go, … Continue reading Stuck in the 80’s

I never blog about my family.But I'm "shepping such naches" at the moment, that I just have to share this tidbit about my dad...(He did say it was OK) Adkins leads by example in Reach the Beach ride By Cliff Newell The Lake Oswego Review, May 15, 2008 By riding 100 miles on Saturday, May … Continue reading My Dad’s a Superstar!

Otherwise known as:Whereby we are all jealous of Bri, because Dooce is now her bff!PS - KLG was a twit!

Day old baguetteBrie cheeseMoist paper towelMicrowave for 30 seconds.It's love.

DESPITE having a 15, yes FIFTEEN year working history as a Stage Manager in theatre, I always thought that the "kids" on Sesame Street, aka, Gabi, Miles, etc. were, um, the actual relatives of the actors that played their older relatives. Please stop laughing.Um, they're not.You know, just in case you were wondering....